Emerging technologies in mobilephones

From car phones to iPhones, technologies in mobiles has been advancing at a increasing pace. ­In this article we'll take a look at some of the newest features prepared for your next phone. Many of these exciting technologies make it even more efforless to communicate, do business and learn on your mobile device.

Mobile Augmented Reality

Tetsuya Umeda poses with his new Apple iPhone on the first day of its Japanese launch.

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­ Many technology enthusiasts dream of an "all-in-one" portable device, which can manage all of their communication and entertainment requisits. As smarter and smarter phones like the iPhone come out, add to that list of preferable features "mobile augmented reality". This technology will link together the internet, accelerometers and GPS to superimpose digital information on the real world. Traveling to a new city? Point your phone at a building and it tells you anything from the history of its construction to visiting hours to restaurant reviews. All of the technology needed is prepared for the market.